
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LR59 VUBMOT history
LR59 VUB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 158,508 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 VUB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 VUB was last recorded at 158,508 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 4,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,715 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,793 miles
- Average per year
- 9,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,508 miles
- 2025 – 153,715 miles
- 2023 – 118,081 miles
- 2022 – 111,593 miles
- 2021 – 103,737 miles
- 2020 – 100,148 miles
- 2019 – 92,715 miles
- 2018 – 81,765 miles
- 2017 – 73,803 miles
- 2016 – 64,958 miles
- 2015 – 53,156 miles
- 2014 – 42,646 miles
- 2013 – 34,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,508 miles (+4,793)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 158,508 miles
- Test number
- 414265733939
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass153,715 miles (+35,634)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 153,715 miles
- Test number
- 437474610190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,081 miles (+6,488)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 118,081 miles
- Test number
- 902652093956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c)) Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car .
Pass111,593 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 111,593 miles
- Test number
- 606141268086
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail111,593 miles (+7,856)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,593 miles
- Test number
- 919103656280
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,737 miles (+12)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 103,737 miles
- Test number
- 711871245792
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail103,725 miles (+3,577)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,725 miles
- Test number
- 202696420821
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 91H Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,148 miles (+7,433)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 100,148 miles
- Test number
- 217768871205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,715 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 92,715 miles
- Test number
- 325055557320
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail92,715 miles (+10,950)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,715 miles
- Test number
- 689113522704
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,765 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 81,765 miles
- Test number
- 556579497502
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple chips (8.3.1a)
Fail81,765 miles (+7,962)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,765 miles
- Test number
- 782364591982
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple chips (8.3.1a)
Pass73,803 miles (+8,845)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 73,803 miles
- Test number
- 173946360212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,958 miles (+11,802)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 64,958 miles
- Test number
- 270454726874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,156 miles (+10,510)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 53,156 miles
- Test number
- 878785435047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,646 miles (+8,195)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 42,646 miles
- Test number
- 539085414010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 34,451 miles
- Test number
- 739087913036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,451 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,451 miles
- Test number
- 779927913091
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LR59 VUB
- Does LR59 VUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VUB is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 VUB?
- The MOT on LR59 VUB is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR59 VUB done?
- LR59 VUB was recorded at 158,508 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 9,274 miles a year.
- Has LR59 VUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 VUB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR59 VUB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LR59 VUB find?
- LR59 VUB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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